They can do this from the University of Reading Student Union (RUSU) shop ‘Campus Central’.

This is in addition to topping up online and from the bus shop in Central Reading.

Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer Martijn Gilbert said: “By expanding the number of retail outlets for bus travel – and making it easier to top-up smartcards -we are setting out to continue to promote and grow bus use across our network.

“It’s about making it easier for our customers if they have previously forgotten to do so online or at the bus shop.

“This then negates the need for them to have the exact change when they get on the bus – and it saves them money against the cash fare.

“We look forward to seeing the results of this important technical development at the RUSU shop as well as progressing our strong partnership with the University of Reading.”

The development has been promoted at University of Reading, with posters and leaflets being distributed on campus.

Charlie Holman, RUSU Student Engagement Officer said: “Making affordable travel more accessible is important to University of Reading students. The new top-up scheme will do just this and we welcome Reading Buses help in providing these initiatives.”

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